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What:
In this workshop Ronda will explore how to create and maintain a workable website using Google Tools. Websites can be created for a personal digital portfolio, a classroom, or a business. Participants will learn how to use many Google tools such as calendar, documents, presentation, and forms and how to incorporate them into a workable website. Ronda will cover each Google tool and give participants an opportunity to develop content that will be utilized to develop a website at the end of the workshop. Ronda McManus began working at the Career Center in 1990 as an early childhood educator. She also held a position helping high school seniors transition from high school to either a university, junior college, training, military service, or a job. Currently, Ronda integrates technology in classrooms in her position at the Billings Career Center. She collaborates and supports teachers and students using technology in their classrooms, helping to create a foundation for learning and innovation in our ever-accelerating world. Ronda continues to be inspired by our youth and the promises they hold true. When/Where:
November 10, 2012
MSU-Billings College of Education Building RM 122
Billings, Mt Contact:
John Keener at 657-1743 or john.keener@msubillings.edu
Debra Miller at 657-2072 or dmiller@msubillings.edu  

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During this session we will go over a range of tax credits and deductions available to businesses to improve access for people with disabilities. Dr. White will also discuss notable cases that illustrate how these tax provisions interact with ADA provisions. Lastly, we will talk about the possible impact of the 2010 ADA Standards on these incentives. When:
October 16, 2012
12-1:30pm If you have any questions please call:
(877) 232 - 1990  

Click here for information on the Disabilities Conference What:
Each year the National Native American Parent Center presents an annual conference for Native American family members, tribal leaders, health professionals, mental health professionals, tribal, public school professionals, and others who are interested in ensuring the special education needs for Native American students who are ages 0 - 26. This year's conference will be held in Portland Oregon in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Workshops focus on strategies and methods to increase outcomes for Native American students with disabilities, and increase parent involvement in the special education process. We offer information on best practices working with Native American students with disabilities to produce successful educational outcomes. This conference will provide information on: successful strategies that promote collaborative relationships between tribes, schools, and families; successful methods in positive behavioral interventions, the latest research and data on effective classroom practices and strategies for Native American students. When/Where:
January 29-30  2012
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 Northeast Airport Way
Portland, Oregon 97220 If you have any questions call:
503-249-7606

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What:
Difficulties associated with failure to master significant developmental stages and domains are often associated with insecure attachment and are compounded through childhood and adolescence. Attachment disruptions compromise normal childhood development and give rise to complex emotional and behavioral difficulties in many special needs youth. These special needs youth are often misunderstood, leading to poor assessments, misguided interventions and multiple academic and out-of-home placements that fail. Participants will understand the interface of attachment and developmental processes. They will also learn the origin and assessment of emotional and behavior difficulties and central issues that must be addressed to foster change and growth. When/Where:
Hilton Garden Inn
1840 Hwy. 93 South
Kalispell, MT 59901
Oct. 27, 2012
9am - 4:30pm Contact:
Cathy Huntley,
ChildWise Conference Coordinator
(406) 457-4816
cathy@childwise.org

For PRE-REGISTRATION contact Elsie Johnson at 406-282-7416 or email at elsie@thelearningoptions.com What:
This free seminar shines new light on how the natural Ability to see ideas in pictures when thinking can be a DISability in word thinking settings. Strategies to use your way of thinking to your advantage. When/Where:
Bozeman Public Library
East Main Street
Bozeman, MT
Nov 8, 2012
7pm Contact:
Elsie Johnson
www.TheLearningOptions.com
282-7416
Churchill, MT, USA  

To register, or for more information contact MELODY DOMPH at 253-9249 What:
A series of classes structured to help parents and direct caregivers understand and support children and adolescents with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well being. The course is taught by a team of trained NAMI family members and direct caregiver volunteers who know what it's like to have a child struggling with one of these brain disorders. Topics covered will be the 'no fault' approach, the biology of mental illness, getting an accurate diagnosis, an overview of treatment options, the impact on family, communication, crisis management, the system/agencies involved with your child, the importance of record keepng, and advocating and team building for you and your child. There is no cost to participate in the NAMI Basics Program and you will be given course materials to take home. Pre-registration is required and class size is 20. When/Where: Child Development Center
Kalispell, MT
Oct 18, 23, 25
6-8:30pm Contact:
Melody Domph
253-9249

Click here to register for Developing Effective Programs Workshops

What:
An interactive and engaging presentation on the skills students now need to be successful in learning, work and life in the 21st Century, and how more and more schools across the country are taking the lead in transforming their schools to ensure real success for all children. When/Where:
October 29, 2012
Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
201 South Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106
7:30-4:30 EST If you have any questions call:
800-256-6452

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What:
We have all heard the hype about iPads and how this mobile device will change the way we use technology, but what does that mean for education?  If you are looking for an interactive, hands-on workshop that will help you realize the power of this device and how it can be used in a K-12 classroom, then this is the one for you.  During this workshop you will have the opportunity to discover the countless ways you can use this device to change the way you "do" education.  Learn the basics of working with your iPad, research all of the available apps and find out which ones are right for your classroom, and find out how other schools are implementing iPads within their classrooms.  You will also be introduced to the many accessories you can add to your iPad to extend its functionality. Don't have an iPad yet, no worries, we will have several iPads available for you to use during the workshop. When/Where:
Nov. 15, 2012
MSUB College of Education Builing RM 122 - 9:00AM to 4:30PM (Check-in begins at 8:30AM)
Billings, MT Contact:
John Keener, MRESA3 Project Coordinator
Montana Center for Inclusive Education
Montana State University
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT  59101
john.keener@msubillings.edu
(406)-657-1743

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This interactive workshop is perfect for professionals and/or parents who have previously attended the PECS Basic Training and want to address specific PECS implementation challenges and expand the use of PECS across a wide range of activities and setting.  Pyramid's skilled instructor will lead group discussions and video analyses regarding practical and resourceful solutions, and innovative problem solving strategies for complex PECS implementation situations.  The workshop will further provide practical ideas for advance lessons in expanding the learners' language and communication within functional activities, and essential tools in identifying communication opportunities across the day.  Participants will leave the training with innovative and creative ideas on how to successfully problem solve PECS implementation and how to take PECS to the next level When/Where:
October 18-19, 2012
Willson Board Room
Willson School
404 West Main Street
Bozeman, MT Target Audience: Teachers Classroom assistants Occupational Therapists Speech Language Pathologists Parents Contact:
Registration Information call:
Dorothy at (406) 227-7322
General information call:
Denielle at (406) 587-4970  

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What:
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has begun the process of convening partners from around the state to develop and launch a State Health Improvement Plan.  In June, we met with over 200 of our public health partners to begin this process. We have worked through the summer to review all of the excellent information and feedback that was gathered at these meetings. When:
Promoting maternal and child health
October 16, 2012
9am - 10:30am Reducing injuries and environmental health hazards
October 23, 2012
9am - 10:30am Contact:
Lindsey Krywaruchka
Public Health System Improvement Coordinator
444-9352
lkrywaruchka@mt.gov.

To Register contact Karen Pickart at cspd.r1@gmail.com and Please answer the following questions in an email: What is the purpose for your iPad? (email, student apps, record-keeping, videos, AAC, etc. . .) ? How comfortable are you with iOS products? What programs are you using now? How do you purchase apps and how many are on the account? What do you want to learn to do with iPad? What is your favorite adult app and student app? What:
This training is for those parents and educators that would like to become familiar with the basics of using the i-Pad. Additional trainings will be conducted to increase i-Pad skills in the future. When/Where:
October 27, 2012
Glendive, MT
9AM-3PM Contact:
Karen Pickart, Coordinator CSPD Region I 207 Third Street Glendive, MT 59330 406-377-6489 406-939-3418 cspd.r1@gmail.com    

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The theme of the conference is School Mental Health: Promoting
Positive Outcomes for Students, Families, School and Communities. The
conference offers outstanding opportunities to learn new skills and
knowledge related to practice, research, training, and policy, as well
as to network with others invested in school mental health. The
Conference is sponsored by the Center for School Mental Health (CSMH)
at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the IDEA
Partnership, funded by the Office of Special Education Programs,
sponsored by the National Association of State Directors of Special
Education. When/Where:
Oct. 25-27, 2012
Salt Lake City, Utah Contact:
Christina Huntley, M.S.
Center for School Mental Health
University of Maryland
737 West Lombard Street, Room 406
Baltimore, MD  21201
Phone 410-706-0980

Click here to download a registration form for MBI Youth Days Please return the above forms to Susan Bailey-Anderson, PO Box 202501, Helena, MT 59620-2501; Fax  406-444-3924. What:
Youth Days has positively impacted schools across Montana.  This year, the incorporation of the 8 Conditions that need to be in place if students are to strive for and fulfill their academic, personal and social promise, will begin with Belonging and proceed through Heroes.  We will focus on how to belong and how to help others to belong in our schools, communities and on a bigger picture in our world. When/Where:
Great Falls - November 4-5
Bozeman - November 11-12
Billings - December 2-3 CHECKLIST FOR ITEMS TO BRING TO YOUTH DAYS Students Prizes Ideas for service in your area Non-perishable food items Contact: Susan Bailey-Anderson
State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) Director
CSPD Coordinator/MBI Coordinator
Special Education Division
PO Box 202501
Helena, MT 59620-2501
406-444-2046
Fax 406-444-3924
sbanderson@mt.gov
www.opi.mt.gov  

What: 
This workshop will be an extension of our previous classifier workshops. We will explore new and different ways of using classifiers and spatial techniques to ensure that your signed interpretations are clear and that the information is conveyed in an effective manner. All topic areas and content will be new and relevant for interpreters working in the K-12 setting in Science, Math, Social Studies and Geography. When:
May 4, 2013
9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Mountain Time Where:
Montana School for the Deaf and Blind - Great Falls MSU-Billings - 1500 University Dr., Ed Bldg.Rm. 158, Billings University of Montana - Gallagher Building, Corner of Arthur and Eddy, Rm 104, Missoula MSU-Bozeman - S. 7th & Grant, Bozeman (Eng . Phys.  Science Bldg. (EPS) Rm. 126) How to sign up:
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What: 
Educational Interpreters encounter dilemmas in the K-12 setting that must be handled in a manner appropriate to this unique work environment.  Interpreters working with students in the educational setting face unique challenges and must keep in mind that they are working with developing children and youth. Are you unsure of your role and responsibilities in the K-12 setting? What is your role as a member of the Educational Team? What information is confidential and what can you share with others? Join us for this training where we will explore these types of ethical dilemmas. Participants will be given an overview of the Code of Conduct and will examine a series of scenarios to determine the best way to handle situations based on the values and guidelines outlined.
When:
March 2, 2013
9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Mountain Time
Where:
Montana School for the Deaf and Blind - Great Falls MSU-Billings - 1500 University Dr., Ed Bldg.Rm. 158, Billings University of Montana - Gallagher Building, Corner of Arthur and Eddy, Rm 104, M

What: 
Speakers use several different communication techniques to help their listeners follow the logic of the discourse (conversation, teaching, etc.), as well as to hone in on key points of the discussion. Like all languages, American Sign Language speakers (and interpreters) use strategies to assist with listener comprehension. In the literature these are frequently referred to as 'expansion features' (Lawrence, Finton, Smith, etc.). The goal of the training will introduce you to the types of expansions that can be used, as well as when to integrate expansions into your educational interpretations. When:
January 12, 2013
9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Mountain Time Where:
Montana School for the Deaf and Blind - Great Falls MSU-Billings - 1500 University Dr., Ed Bldg.Rm. 158, Billings University of Montana - Gallagher Building, Corner of Arthur and Eddy, Rm 104, Missoula MSU-Bozeman - S. 7th & Grant, Bozeman (Eng . Phys.  Science Bldg. (EPS) Rm. 126) How to sign up:

What: 
Sign language users utilize fingerspelling for multiple purposes; interpreters need to be able to decode fingerspelling and have strategies for coping when the term cannot be decoded. In much the same way nonmanual information conveys information that adds to, or changes the meaning or intent of a term or statement. The goal of the training is to introduce interpreters to strategies and coping techniques that will enhance your receptive skills and, ultimately, improve your ability to deliver a more effective spoken English interpretation. When:
November 17, 2012,
9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Mountain Time Where:
Montana School for the Deaf and Blind - Great Falls MSU-Billings - 1500 University Dr., Ed Bldg.Rm. 158, Billings University of Montana - Gallagher Building, Corner of Arthur and Eddy, Rm 104, Missoula MSU-Bozeman - S. 7th & Grant, Bozeman (Eng . Phys.  Science Bldg. (EPS) Rm. 126) How to sign up:
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What:
iPad summits are for staff who already have an iPad and are familiar with its use. Participants will hear information on specific topics and share applications. Attendace is limited and priority for this summit is given to staff from CSPD Regioin IV. If you are interested in attending this iPad Summit, please have your special education director contact Doug Doty at ddoty@mt.gov Regional iPad Summits will be scheduled around the state this school year.

Registration 8:00 - 8:30am What:
The social communication and social thinking needs of individuals on the Autism Spectrum are often the most challenging aspects of parenting, treating and teaching this population. This workshop will address numerous intervention strategies highlighting methods and materials available from leading experts in the area of social language. The presenters will provide detailed information, video demonstrations and materials that will enhance the attendee's abilities to help children with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome improve social interaction, perspective taking and other Theory of Mind issues. When/Where:
Nov 1, 2012
MSUB COE RM 122
Billings, Mt
8:30 - 12:45 Contact:
Debra Miller,
Region III CSPD,
657-2072,
dmiller@msubillings.edu

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In this session, we will learn the connection between behavior and communication. The participants will understand the methods of communication and the function of behaviors. Participants will also be given an overview of strategies for positive behavioral supports. In break-out sessions participants will integrate strategies for home, school, and community that will allow students with ASD to thrive. When/Where: October 13, 2012
Havre, Mt
Fifth Avenue Christian Church
8am - 3:30pm Target Audience: General and Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Agency Personnel, Parents and others who work with Children with autism. Contact: Aileen Couch, Coordinator
REGION II CSPD
PO Box 7791
Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322
Fax (406) 265-8460
Email - cspd@havre.k12.mt.us